Explore Minnetrista, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Minnetrista, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Minnetrista.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Minnetrista |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.938296 |
| Longitude | -93.717741 |
| Population | 8,262 |
| Density | 122.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 55359, 55331 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Minneapolis |
| School District | Westonka Public School District |
Minnetrista emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by the presence of Whaletail Lake. It lies 6.2 miles north-northwest of Victoria, MN (from Victoria, MN: bearing 334°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-northeast of Waconia. The land here hums with the stillness of the interior, far removed from the brine of any coast, where the horizon is defined by the silhouettes of trees and the gentle slopes of the plains. Deer Creek winds its way through the local topography, carving a path that sustains the moisture of the soil and supports the native flora. On clear days, one might catch a distant glimpse of Mount Gilboa, which stands as a silent sentinel on the edge of the regional vista. The quality of light during the late afternoon seems to stretch across the water of Whaletail Lake, casting long, amber shadows over the fields and woodlands that define this geography.
Minnetrista maintains a history deeply rooted in the agricultural development of the region, where the rhythm of the seasons has long dictated the pace of productivity. The local economy persists as a blend of residential living and land stewardship, moving away from the heavy industrialization of more urban centers. Early settlers recognized the value of the fertile earth, establishing a foundation that still influences how the land is managed today. Small-scale commerce and local services support the needs of those who dwell in this space, keeping the economic pulse steady and modest. The legacy of the past lives on in the preservation of open spaces, ensuring that the character of Minnetrista remains tied to its agrarian origins even as modern life continues to evolve.
Cultural character in Minnetrista finds its most vibrant expression within the grounds of Gale Woods Reg Park, a space that invites residents to engage directly with the natural world. Visitors and locals alike gather here to experience the changing textures of the seasons, from the crisp air of deep winter to the lush growth of summer. While the area is defined by its quietude, the community takes pride in its local traditions that honor the heritage of the North Woods. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a life that values the slow observation of nature over the frenetic energy of larger metropolises. Life in Minnetrista moves with a deliberate grace, where the simple act of watching the light filter through the trees becomes a daily ritual for those who call this place home.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Minnetrista, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.938296, -93.717741. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Minnetrista includes the ZIP code (55359, 55331), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Westonka Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |